***Music City Mini 2012***

I can't believe Tom leaked those G20 pics after we were all sworn to secrecy..

Had a blast as usual. Didn't even plan on going until Thursday morning. I am pretty sure Ryan didn't believe I was serious when I told him I was coming. But a quick flight in on Frday and a flight out on Sunday afternoon was what I needed. Sorry if I was a bit less than social on Sunday, those 1am chicken wings downtown along with the beer and sun for 2 days caught up with me. Maybe next time my 230 (or a new G23) can make an appearance.

Many thanks to those that carted and pulled me or my gear around for the weekend, as always I enjoyed seeing the old friends and meeting some new ones. It is a great group of people, the boats happen to be not too bad either. Never enough time to just hang out under the best of circumstances and unfortunately an injury /illness/ trailer mishap or two is bound to happen along the way.

Unfortunately that hurricane came through at just about the worst possible time on Friday. That is the point where we should have had all the people and boats together at the same time. We could have gotten our introductions in, and worked out our individual and group plans/meeting places for the next couple days after some of us early arrivals had seen enough on Friday to be dangerous. Instead it was every man for himself to get the boat and family dried and fed and we scattered. Not much you can do about that. As for the lake/campground a dock wouldn’t have hurt but I am sure some portion of that lake (likely way down south) has got to have some skiable water. Living in a hotel I didn’t have any real trouble with the neighborhood or campground, but as I am not traveling with the wife and kids my standards aren’t real high. It was all close to the airport and hotels and rental cars were relatively cheap. In fact I got a free cab ride home from the bars Saturday, a free upgrade on the rental car and they didn’t charge me when I returned it without filling the tank. All in all I would be up for it again as a weekend trip but probably wouldn’t commit a week of vacation and pull the boat there for that lake, just because of the watersports not being ideal. Although I hear the two lakes out west of there are pretty darn nice...

What lakes west of there are you referring to Joe? Like Randy had said, Dale Hollow or Norris would both be really nice. They're east of Nashville however.

Norris would probably be easier for most people to get to (I-75 N of Knoxville), but I'm not sure about the campgrounds there. Dale Hollow is a little off the beaten path (1.5 hrs off I-65), but is a beautiful lake with guarenteed smooth water. Both lakes are plenty deep as well.

I think JBear can vouch for Norris.

Love Dale Hollow but the only campground I know of is at Wolfe River. You also have to remember and Cumberland are just big hollers they dammed up. That means you usually have a long curvy ride down to the lake on a road that ends in the water.

C-Bass wrote: I think JBear can vouch for Norris.

Nothing like it anywhere...for us at least. This July will mark our 37th straight year. Over 40 for my brother..AirTique98.

john

     Norris is the greatest and jbear can steer you to a campground that comes with a motel, swimming pool, and boat docks. Knoxville is also a short 40 min' drive away for Quinner, Hollywood, and the rest of the crew that enjoy the night life. Only time out of the question would be the last two weeks of July when our Ohio ski club takes over the whole place.

If you are looking to keep the mini reunion in the central Tenneessee are you might want to look at Joe Wheeler State Park on the Tenneessee River located in Rogersville, AL. It is not that far from Nashville or Huntsville. We used to have antique boat shows there.......good facilities. Hotel on water, ample docking, resturant and other marinas to travel to to eat at.